Review of Cinema Paradiso (1988) by Siddhi S — 01 Jul 2009

Heartwarming, uplifting, and essentially just a beautiful film that reminds you why you fell in love with movies.

This review of Cinema Paradiso (1988) was written by Siddhi S on 01 Jul 2009.

Cinema Paradiso has generally received very positive reviews.

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